0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Explores the history of anthropological theories pertaining to the understanding of commonality and variation in human biology, behavior, society, and cultures as they have developed over the approximately two centuries since anthropology was founded as a separate discipline. Considers those social, cultural, and historical factors that have influenced the history of anthropological ideas. Permission of instructor required.
Learning Outcomes1Explain the role of theory for knowledge production.
2Demonstrate understanding of major anthropological theories, including the assumptions behind and methods associated with them.
3Apply theoretical perspectives within anthropology to analyze contemporary issues.
4Demonstrate professionalization in research, analysis, peer review, and presentation skills.
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